Doping isn't why Baffert's horses win the Kentucky Derby. Banning him won't ding his legacy.
The Kentucky Derby people are all individually small. Aside from their alliance with the Kentucky Derby, none of these folks will be remembered by anyone other than their wives once gone.
Baffert will go down as one of the all time greats of this sport.
Obviously this incident reminds me of anyone who challenges government. The same offensive destruction will be wrought on the target. Dissent is not allowed! Know your place!
A combination of jealousy, a winner from the West Coast beating their local boys, and a relatively minor transgression gave The Derby the opening they wanted, and away they went for it.
Last time I looked, the sport was under attack from outside. Now the inside incites and perpetuates an industry-wide civil war. Just what is needed.
Oh, yeah, didn't you know. Baffert has been winning races and training great horses for over 30 years. And it has only been done because he dopes! If you believe that, you are the dope.
—Martin V Lavin, 05401
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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Bob Baffert will go down in history as one of horseracing's greats.
